HILBILT MFG. CO.: Safety Recalls in 2008

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by HILBILT MFG. CO. in 2008. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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2004

2008

August 21, 2008

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

AXLE & SUSPENSION SYSTEMS/WATSON & CHALIN

HILBILT IS RECALLING 6 MY 2005-2006 MACK, MY 2005 KENWORTH AND PETERBILT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A WATSON & CHALIN AUXILIARY AXLE. THE LOWER CAST ARMS COULD FRACTURE WHICH COULD AFFECT THE SUSPENSION'S ABILITY TO LIFT THE AXLE WHEN IT IS NOT NEEDED.

NHTSA ID: 08V422000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 6

Consequence Summary:

WARNINGS OF A SITUATION WHERE ONE SIDE OF THE UNIT DOES NOT LIFT AS MUCH AS THE OTHER SIDE, A VERTICAL VIBRATION OR ERRATIC BEHAVIOR OF THE SUSPENSION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

HILBILT IS WORKING WITH WATSON & CHALIN TO PROVIDE OWNERS WITH REPAIR KITS ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE VEHICLE OWNERS (PLEASE SEE 07E057). OWNERS MAY CONTACT WATSON & CHALIN AT 1-800-445-0736 OR HILBILT AT 1-501-794-2500.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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